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Women taking to tobacco products in a big way
Ludhiana, May 29
Women are breaking another male bastion, tobacco. The young brigade of women is increasingly being drawn to tobacco-flavoured products.
Now, helpline to keep the city speckless
Ludhiana, May 29
Now there is a dedicated helpline for the city residents to register complaints regarding garbage lifting and other related issues. A2Z Waste Management Ludhiana Ltd, involved in garbage collection, has now started a toll-free helpline number, 1800-120-0117, for the residents.
Garbage lying scattered outside bins put up by A2Z Waste Management Ludhiana Limited
at Pakhowal Road. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ward No. 50
Garbage piles up as civic body in slumber
Ludhiana, May 29
Cleanliness is a big issue in the ward. Only a few areas, including New Model Town, are cleaned on a regular basis, while others such as Jawahar Nagar and Labour Colony present an ugly picture.
A potholed road at Ward No. 50 in Ludhiana. Despite several pleas, the road has not been
repaired L) and Heaps of garbage welcome visitors to the area. . Photos: Inderjeet Verma
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Waterlogging plagues Ward No. 51
High-tension wires pose a threat to residents’ lives. These can cause a short-circuit in the area. The authorities need to take immediate measures to solve the problem. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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MC poll: 353 file papers on last day
Ludhiana, May 29
On the last day of filing nominations for the upcoming municipal corporation elections, a total of 353 candidates filed papers.
BJP changes candidate from Ward No. 52
Ludhiana, May 29
In a recent development, the Bharatiya Janta Party has changed its official candidate from Ward No. 52 on the last date of filing nomination papers for the municipal corporation elections scheduled for June 10. In place of Rajiv Nanchahal, the party has now allotted ticket to Sandeep Kapoor.
Bains brothers, Gabria in thaw mode
Ludhiana, May 29
Two days after the “patch-up” between Bains brothers and former minister Hira Singh
Gabria, the Akali leaders got an interesting sight during the filing of nomination papers at the office of Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority
(GLADA) today when Bains brothers and Hira Singh Gabria were seen greeting each other.
No stopping stubble burning
Ludhiana, May 29
Not paying heed to the ban orders issued by the district administration, farmers continue to burn stubble.
The burning of stubble not only generates more heat, but can also result in a fire.
Stubble being burnt in a field at Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Brother, sister feud turns ugly
Ludhiana, May 29
The police has not registered any case in the incident where a man allegedly threw his sister into a fire at Nurpur Bet on May 26. Preliminary investigations made by the police reveal since it was a case of land dispute, the victim, Nacchattar Kaur, had levelled "baseless" allegations against her brother Nacchattar Singh Sandhu.
City girl second in state
Ludhiana, May 29
Simranpreet Kaur from Ludhiana has secured second rank in JET-2012, the result of which was declared by the Punjab State Board of Technical Education today. Simranpreet hails from Dhandra village. She has secured first rank in Ludhiana.
Toppers of CBSE Class XII
Salary delay worries teachers
Ludhiana, May 29
Punjab Agricultural University Teacher's Association (PAUTA) and Non-Teaching Employees Union of the university express their deep concern over delay in the salary of the employees and scientists during the board of management meeting held today.
PAU notes
Ludhiana scan
One arrested for carrying habit-forming drugs
Ludhiana, May 29
Cracking a whip against drug peddlers, the police arrested Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Alipur Bajir Sahib, Patiala district, from near Ghanta Ghar Chowk here today. Surinder Mohan, SHO Kotwali police station, said the accused was arrested on the basis of information provided by a police informer.
Four hurt in mishap
Mandi Gobindgarh, May 29
Four members of a family of Ahmadgarh Mandi were injured in an accident when their car collided with a truck near focal point here today evening.
Realtor robbed of Rs
12 lakh
Phillaur, May 29
Four unidentified robbers looted Rs 12 lakh from a property dealer, Manjit Singh, at pistol point near Sagarpur village on Phillaur-Noormahal Road yesterday.
City lad strikes gold
Ludhiana, May 29
Local lad Rahul Kumar has established himself in the field of powerlifting and has won medals in the powerlifting competitions during the last couple of years.
Rahul Kumar
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There seems to be no respite for city residents from unscheduled cuts ever since a massive fire damaged transmission equipment at the 220-kv Lalton Kalan substation.
